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09 - 09 - 2019
Cover all the bases with a background check
Every organization should conduct background checks on potential employees. Yet some information may be off limits. What can and can’t you check? Find out.Read More -
09 - 05 - 2019
Louisiana Small Town Health Professional Tax Credit
The Small Town Health Professionals credit allows for approved applications to receive a nonrefundable tax credit with no carryforward equal to the lesser of the tax due or thirty-six hundred dolla...Read More -
09 - 04 - 2019
Find a sensible balance when it comes to pay raises
Everyone loves getting a pay raise but giving one can be a tricky task for most employers. A mindful, level approach is needed to reward employees without breaking the bank.Read More -
08 - 28 - 2019
Responding to “close calls” when interviewing job candidates
Interviewing job candidates can put employers on a collision course with antidiscrimination laws. Know what your interviewers are saying and correct missteps immediately.Read More -
08 - 21 - 2019
Take a closer look at home office deductions
If you run a business from your home or are otherwise self-employed and use part of your home for business purposes, the home office deduction may provide a valuable tax break.Read More -
08 - 14 - 2019
4 common mistakes when outsourcing HR functions
Outsourcing may seem like a sure solution to any HR quandary. But employers often take missteps in setting up these arrangements that cost them money in the long run.Read More -
08 - 08 - 2019
The IRS is targeting business transactions in bitcoin and other virtual currencies
Is your small business accepting or using bitcoin or other virtual currencies yet? Familiarize yourself with the tax consequences, because the IRS is targeting users who fail to report and pay tax ...Read More -
07 - 31 - 2019
Fraud guides may help criminals hack your data
It’s back to school for hackers! Learn how the “dark web” educates criminals with fraud guides that provide instructions on how to breach network security systems, hack financial data and steal ide...Read More